Kerala PSC LDC 2026: Eligibility, Age Limit, Vacancy & Selection Process
Recruited district by district, which turns a form field into strategy. One paper, fourteen queues: the cut-off differs between districts, and the mark that strands you in one can clear another comfortably. The queue lengths are public before you apply and almost nobody looks.
Kerala PSC LDC 2026 at a glance
| Conducting body | Kerala Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Examination | Lower Division Clerk (Direct Recruitment) |
| Total vacancies | Not announced |
| Qualification | Pass in the higher secondary examination or its equivalent not yet verified as published ↗ |
| Age limit | 18–36 years as on 01 Jan 2027 (relaxation below) from the notification as published ↗ |
| Application dates | Not announced |
| Application fee | Nil — no fee is collected at application |
| Exam date | Not announced |
| Salary | ₹23,000 – ₹50,200 per month (Kerala state pay revision scales) not yet verified as published ↗ |
| Official website | keralapsc.gov.in ↗ |
Are you eligible for Kerala PSC LDC 2026?
Kerala PSC LDC counts your age on 01 Jan 2027, and its reservation and age relaxation belong to Kerala domicile candidates only. Enter your details and we will check age, qualification and domicile together.
Kerala PSC LDC age limit and relaxation 2026
The age limit for Kerala PSC LDC 2026 is 18 to 36 years as on 01 Jan 2027. The Kerala domicile certificate is what unlocks any relaxation, and it is checked at document verification — apply for it before the form opens, not after you clear the written stage.
| Category | Relaxation | Effective maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | No relaxation | 36 years |
| Reserved categories, women, PwD, ex-servicemen | Set by Kerala government rules for Kerala domicile candidates — read the upper age for your category in the notification | |
What the latest KERALA PSC notification says
From CATEGORY NO: 619/2025 ↗. Read twice, independently, from the commission's own PDF; only what both readings agree on is shown, each line with the sentence and page it comes from, so you can check it.
Applications ran until 04 Feb 2026 — this window has closed; the next notification may change these figures.
How this compares with the other state commissions →
| Post | Age, as printed | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk - Kerala State Beverages (Manufacturing & Marketing) Corporation Limited (Cat. No. 619/2025, direct recruitment, anticipated vacancies) | Born between 02 Jan 1989 and 01 Jan 2007 “18-36. Only candidates born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post.” (p. 1) 18–36 years (General) “Age : 18-36. Only candidates born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007” (p. 1) | S.S.L.C or its equivalent “S.S.L.C or its equivalent” (p. 2) |
For every post in this notification
- Other Backward Communities and SC/ST candidates get the usual age relaxation; the notice does not state the number of years (see para 2 of the General Conditions). “and SC/ST candidates are eligible for usual age relaxation.” (p. 1)
Kerala PSC LDC posts and salary
| Post | Department | Pay level | Monthly pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk | Secretariat and departments | Clerical | ₹23,000–50,200 |
| Lower Division Clerk | Local self-government institutions | Clerical | ₹23,000–50,200 |
Kerala PSC LDC selection process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective examination | A single paper covering general knowledge, current affairs, mathematics and language. |
| Rank list | A district-wise list is published and appointments are made from it in order as vacancies arise during its validity. |
Who should apply for Kerala PSC LDC
For Kerala candidates with a higher secondary qualification and no degree — the largest recurring opening in the state, and the one where choosing the right district is worth more than several marks.
- A separate rank list is drawn for each district; you pick the district on the form.
- Vacancies are reported by departments over the life of the list, not counted upfront.
- Lists lapse on their expiry date regardless of who is still waiting on them.
Kerala PSC LDC 2026 — आयु सीमा और योग्यता
केरल लोअर डिवीजन क्लर्क भर्ती (Kerala PSC LDC) 2026 के लिए आयु सीमा 01 Jan 2027 को 18 से 36 वर्ष है। आरक्षित श्रेणियों की आयु छूट Kerala सरकार के नियमों से तय होती है और केवल राज्य के मूल निवासियों को मिलती है — अपनी श्रेणी की ऊपरी आयु अधिसूचना में देखें।
शैक्षणिक योग्यता: हायर सेकेंडरी या समकक्ष उत्तीर्ण। पदों की संख्या अभी घोषित नहीं · वेतन ₹23,000 से ₹50,200 प्रति माह · आवेदन की तिथियाँ अभी घोषित नहीं।
अपनी योग्यता मुफ़्त जाँचें →Kerala PSC LDC 2026 — frequently asked questions
Why does the district matter for Kerala PSC LDC?
What qualification does LDC need?
How long does a Kerala LDC rank list stay live?
What Kerala PSC LDC is actually like
Candidates pick their home district by reflex. The list that will actually reach you is the one with the shorter queue, and that information is public before you apply.
Kerala PSC LDC 2026 — important links
| Official website | keralapsc.gov.in ↗ |
| Check your eligibility | Am I eligible for Kerala PSC LDC? — free |
| Admit card, result, answer key | Admit cards · Results · Answer keys |
| Syllabus and exam pattern | Selection process for Kerala PSC LDC |
| Where KERALA PSC publishes them | Admit cards, results and syllabus appear on the official site linked above. |
| How we track this exam | |
| Not yet on an automated watch. This exam is maintained by hand, so confirm the dates on the official website before you apply. | |
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Vacancy figures, dates and salaries are compiled from official notifications and change between cycles. Age limits vary between posts within the same exam. Always confirm against the official notification on keralapsc.gov.in before applying.